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Labriola, Nehra & Babener TelexFree CA settlements finalized

Final judgment has been handed down against three defendants in the ongoing TelexFree class-action. On August 7th Judge Gorton issued a non-descript summary judgment order. On August 27th Judge Gorton issued an order “in favor of the Estate of Jeffrey Babener, Steven Labriola, Nehra Law Office, Gerald Nerha (individually) and Gerald P. Nehra Attorney at [Continue reading…]


Lisa Boisselle ordered to cease securities fraud in AZ

On January 6th, 2021, Lisa Anne Boisselle joined a group of insurrectionists and stormed the US Capitol. A month later Boisselle began defrauding consumers through promotion of MLM crypto Ponzi schemes. Despite mounting losses for her victims, as of 2025 Boisselle is still allegedly promoting scams. Now, the Arizona Corporation Commission has ordered Boisselle to [Continue reading…]


Rutherford awarded $235,166 in damages against Pruvit

Following a bench trial back in February, Michael Rutherford has prevailed against defendants Brian Underwood and Pruvit. In a September 16th filed Findings of Fact, the court ruled Pruvit violated a previously reached settlement with Rutherford.


NASAA urges fed gov not to weaken state securities regulators

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), has urged the US House Committee on Financial Services not to weaken state securities regulators. Several MLM related fraud cases, initiated by state regulators in the US, are cited in support. NASAA is made up of US state regulators, as well as their equivalents in the District of [Continue reading…]


GSPartners cases examples of US states fighting fraud

The North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), has cited thirteen GSPartners enforcement actions as examples of US state regulators “fighting fraud”.


Grokr Exchange Review: Trading signals “click a button” Ponzi

Grokr Exchange fails to provide ownership or executive information on its website. Grokr Exchange operates from six known website domains: grokrwaid.com – privately registered on April 19th, 2025 grokr-lssc.com – privately registered on May 23rd, 2025 grokrmail.com (domain disabled, used for support email) – privately registered on February 19th, 2025 grokrx3wf.com (already abandoned) – privately [Continue reading…]


Shao Bank desist and refrain fraud order from California

Shao Bank has received a desist and refrain fraud order from California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). As per DFPI’s August 13th Shao Bank order;


Beonbit desist and refrain fraud order from California

Beonbit has received a desist and refrain fraud order from California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). As per DFPI’s August 13th Beonbit order;


PGI Global’s RV Palafox pleads guilty to crim charges

Ramil Ventura Palafox, founder of the PGI Global Ponzi scheme, has pled guilty to two counts of fraud. Palafox’s plea agreement was filed on September 16th and received court approval the same day.


Optimus VIP desist and refrain fraud order from California

Optimus VIP has received a desist and refrain fraud order from California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). As per DFPI’s August 13th Optimus VIP order;